Nonstick Cookware

20 Jul Nonstick Cookware

Perfluorinated chemicals (PFOA) used in non-stick cookware, food packaging and stain repellant clothing have been linked to attention deficity hyperactivity disorders in children (Gump et al, 2011 and Stein and Savits, 2011). Recent studies indicate they may act as hormone disrupters and delay the onset of puberty (Espinosa et al, 2011) and bring on early menopause (Knox et al, 2011). As a result of the fact these chemicals have been found in most of the population, Du Pont the manufacturer has been forced to phase them out. Unfortunately this will not happen until 2015. This has not prevented a $107.6 million class-action settlement from 70,000 Washington residents whose drinking water was polluted by PFOA against DuPont Company.

Tips to reduce your exposure to these chemicals

Do not use non-stick cookware. Use stainless steel, ceramics, pyrex or cast iron to cook your food in